Trade Finance Expert

What you will do:

Process issued and received bank guarantees, documentary credits, documentary collections accurately and within agreed deadlines
Review the client instructions, applications and supporting documents for completeness, consistency and compliance with applicable requirements
Review, draft and coordinate bank guarantee wording, including texts submitted by clients or beneficiaries
Handle claims and demands under bank guarantees and support timely escalation of complex or unusual cases
Process payments under documentary credits and documentary collections and confirm the relevant account entries
Prepare operational and management reports, including information on off-balance-sheet exposures and outstanding amounts
Provide practical advice to clients and branch colleagues on documentary operations and pending cases
Communicate with correspondent banks, beneficiaries, applicants and relevant internal units in Greek and English
Contribute to the development, standardization and regular update of trade finance procedures, templates and controls

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in trade finance and documentary business within a banking environment
Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken
Sound knowledge of international trade finance rules and practices, including UCP 600, URDG 758 and URC 522; knowledge of ISP98 would be considered an advantage.
Practical knowledge of SWIFT messages used in documentary operations
Good understanding of Greek legal and market practices relevant to bank guarantees and documentary trade finance transaction
Experience with corporate clients (Greek market), public procurement or tender guarantees, cross-border trade, shipping, tourism, energy, construction or infrastructure sectors is an advantage
Ability to review complex documents and guarantee wording with strong attention to detail and risk awareness
Excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills, combined with ownership and sound professional judgement
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining close cooperation with colleagues across different countries and departments
A desire to learn and develop

Working in a dynamic international environment
Professional growth in a motivated team
Training opportunities
Flexible start of the working day (7:30 - 09:00 a.m.)
Other benefits: 25 days of annual paid leave, private health insurance, transportation cost amount, additional amount for summer vacation and heating season, preferential conditions for products and services in the bank

Sofia

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki